Runoff race for District 20 seat takes place today
It’s election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that’s up for grabs.
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SC Hurricane Mathew Recovery still going strong, nearly two years later says agency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ut has been almost two years since Hurricane Matthew made landfall in South Carolina, and the State Disaster Recovery Office says they never stopped working. According to the agency, as of today it has placed 254 families in new or renovated homes since the storm hit in October of 2016. In total, officials say more than 13…
Bicyclists hit and killed identified
The Richland County Coroner releases the name of the bicyclist struck and killed over the weekend along Hardscrabble Road.
Dominion Energy kicks off series of meet-and-greets in Newberry
NEWBERRY,SC (WOLO)- Dominion Energy representative answered some questions from SCANA customers on Monday about the potential merger. The Virginia based company kicked off the series of meetings at the Newberry Opera House. “It’s important to us to be invested in communities where we do business,” Grant Neely, Dominion Energy’s Communications Director said. Dominion Energy addressed the potential merger with SCANA following…
Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain
ABC NEWS–Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 – his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at both the Arizona State Capitol and the U.S. Capitol rotunda. ABC’s Marci Gonzalez has the details from Washington in this report. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, National News,…
Red Delicious loses US title as favorite apple
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – After half a century on top, “Red Delicious” is no longer the most produced apple in the United States. According to the US Apple Association, America’s new favorite apple is projected to be Gala. Red Delicious apples, which topped the list for more than 50 years, will fall to second place. One expert says the rise…
Lexington looks for families of deceased to return unclaimed property
The Lexington County coroner is hoping she can help reunite people with their deceased loved one unclaimed property. Here’s how you can find out if you have a family member on the list.
Body left to rot in funeral home for years
Two men are facing charges for desecrating human remains at a funeral home Spartanburg. Find out what police say they did with a corpse that could land them in prison.
City of Columbia Launches ‘Blue Bike” bike share project
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–On Moonday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with City officials, held the pre-launch for a new bike share program in Columbia. It’s called “Blue Bike”. Blue-Cross-Blue Shield has been announced as the lead sponsor of the initiative. For the first phase of the program, officials say 135 bikes will be available, with 15 stations throughout the city. The…
Live: Dominion Energy representative on proposed Merger with SCANA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The company hoping to merge with SCANA hopes to win over utility customers with a meet and greet. Representatives from Dominion Energy are holding a meet and greet Monday ahead of a proposed merger. The proposed merger comes in the wake of SCANA’s decision to abandon a reactor construction project at the V-C Summer Nuclear facility. ABC Columbia’s…
